Robert Julian Egemo (1929-2016)

EGEMO, CLEVELAND

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 7/3/2016 at 09:52:49

Obituary From Adams Soderstrum Funeral Home, Story County, Iowa.

Robert Julian Egemo was born April 7, 1929 to Tores and Bertha (Cleveland) Egemo in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Ames High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University. He worked as an engineer for Control Data Corporation for most of his career. He also served in the United States Army in the Korean war. Robert and Constance Alpha Marie were married December 29, 1956 at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul, Minn.

Robert was proud of his Norwegian heritage, and enjoyed participating in meetings at the Sons of Norway. He loved music, and played the piano and accordion. In addition, he loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Robert passed away at 87 years of age on June 19, 2016 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames.

Robert is survived by his wife, Connie Egemo of Story City; his children, Pritika Egemo of Minneapolis, Minn., David (Patricia) Egemo of White Bear Lake, Minn. and Robert (Reena Sharma) Egemo of Plano, Texas; six grandchildren; and his sister, Barbara Egemo of Ames.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tores and Bertha.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the National Parkinson Foundation at http://www.parkinson.org/

Funeral Service
JUN 27. 10:00 AM
Adams Funeral Home & Cremation Service
502 Douglas Avenue
Ames, IA, US, 50010

Graveside Service
JUN 27. 11:30 AM
Bethany Lutheran Church Cemtery
28928 520th Ave
Kelley, IA, US, 50134

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